What to see in Guyana

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Guyana has no sites inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list.

Must-see & highly recommended

Kaieteur Falls

★★★★ Spectacular 226-metre-high waterfalls in the heart of the country, making them Guyana's main tourist attraction. They are accessible by…

Mount Roraima

★★★★ This large table mountain (flat-topped) is located at the intersection of Guyana, Venezuela, and Brazil. You can reach its summit (2,810 m)…

Worth a look / Other

Orinduik Falls

★★ Though far less spectacular than Kaieteur Falls, these beautiful cascades remain a tourist attraction often combined with them in organized…

Iwokrama Forest

★★ A beautiful primary forest in the heart of the country, rich in wildlife and flora, perfect for ecotourism.

Georgetown

★★ Located on the Atlantic coast, the capital still features various buildings, particularly wooden ones, dating from the British colonial era.

Mount Ayanganna

★★ This tepui, similar to Roraima, is more isolated and less well-known. It can still be climbed over several days, preferably with a guided…

Corriverton

★ The small town is located opposite Suriname (Nieuw Nickerie), on the other side of the Corentyne River. It typically serves as the…

Fort Kyk-Over-Al

★ Near the town of Bartica. These are the last remains of a fort built in the 17th century during the Dutch era.

Lethem

★ This inland border town lies on the route to/from Brazil. A few walks can be taken in the surrounding mountains or to nearby waterfalls…

Linden

★ The country's second-largest urban area, with an economy traditionally centered around bauxite mining.

New Amsterdam

★ Between Suriname and Georgetown, the city still has a few historic buildings from the British and Dutch eras.

Paramakatoi

★ This is the main Indigenous community in the interior of Guyana.

Parika

★ This town on the banks of the Essequibo River, which you cross by ferry here, is known for its Sunday market.

Shell Beach

★ A beautiful beach not far from Venezuela, known for turtle nesting.